KitchenAid KUDX23HB0 Owner’s Manual

ruse and Care Guide

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FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE."

A Note to You .................. 2

Understanding

DishwasherSafety ............ 3

KnowingYour

Dishwasher'sFeatures ...... 5

Operating Your

Dishwasher....................... 7

Loading Your

Dishwasher..................... 15

Cadng forYour

Dishwasher..................... 18

Changklg FrontPanels... 21 SolvingCommon

DishwashingProblems.... 24

Troubleshooting.............. 28

IfYou Need Assistance

orSelvice ....................... 30

Index ............................. 31

Warranty ........................ 32

1-800-422-1230

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

withquestionsor comments.

KITCHENAID" Undercounter Dishwasher

Model: KUDX23HB

Note to You

Thankyou for buying a KitchenAid®appliance!

KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance, plusthe distinct style and thoughtful details which contributeto the overall look of

your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable

information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly

and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these

symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,

and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,

1-800-422-1230, istoll-free 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your home appliance's operation, or if you need service, first see "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 30. Ifyou need further help,

call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help. When calling, you will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). Record these

numbers and purchase information below. You willneed this information if you require service. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installationdate for in-warranty service. Model Number Builder/Dealer Name

Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone

nderstanding Dishwasher

Safety

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury when using

your dishwasher, follow basic precautions includingthe following:

• Read all instructionsbefore using the

dishwasher.

• Use your dishwasher only for the uses

described in this manual.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-

tion Instructions for details.

• When discarding an old dishwasher,

always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.

• Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T

REACH IT. When loading items to be washed:

-Load sharp items and knives with the

handles up to reduce risk of cut-type injuries.

-Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likelyto damage the door

seal.

• DO NOT let children play in or on the

dishwasher.

• DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" orthe

equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer's recommendations.

• DO NOT reach intothe area below the

bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

• DO NOT use your dishwasher unless

all enclosure panels are properly in place.

• DO NOT siton, stand on, or abuse the

dishwasher door or dishracks.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

• Ifhot water has not been used recently

(usually two weeks or longer), hydro- gen gases may build up in the water

heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

prevent injury or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water

faucets and allow water to runfor several minutes. This will allow gases

to escape.

Do not smoke or use any open flame

near the faucet while it is open.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinityof this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or

explosion.

• Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting

to service.

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-

+"Understanding Dishwasher Safely

Help us help you

Please:

• Have your dishwasher installed by a

qualified installer.

• Install where dishwasher is protected from

the elements. Protect against possible

rupture of fill valve by freezing. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty.

See winter storage information on page 19.

• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable

for itssize and use.

• Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,

water, and drain.*

• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and

connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing.*

• Remove all hang tags and temporary

labels.

• Make sure dishwasher is not used by anyone unable to operate itproperly.

• Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 18.

* See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

_ owing YourDishwasher's

Features

Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you

find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included,

16-position Upper spray adjustable upper inlet rack with

DurakoteTM Water nylon inlet

(p. 15) Stay-put Model end

Flex.O.DividerTM serial

rack number

(p. 16) label Upper spray Overflow

arm with protection ChinaGuardTM (p.18)

Lower rack 4-Way with Hydro

nylon Arm (p. 17) (p.18)

Cutlery/ Sure Clean TM silverware water

basket heating (p. 17)

Automatic rinse agent dispenser

(p. 11) Detergent

dis

(p,lO)

Coarse strainer

(p. 18)

Sweep

FIo-Thru TM

ying fan

Self-cleaning

filter with

jet spray

(p.12)

(p.13)

(p,18)

Your KitchenAidedishwasher has a unique sound reduction system to reduce many common

sounds heard while a dishwasher is operating.

_owing Your Dishwasher's Features

Control panel

Door handle

Cycle selectlon dlal

Buttons

Option selector buttons

( perating YourDishwasher

This section tells you how to operate the dishwasher. Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results.

IN THIS SECTION

Page

Before starting your dishwasher ...... 7

Starting your dishwasher .................. 7

Cycle selection chart .......................... 8

What happens in each option ............ 9

Adding dishes during a cycle ............ 9

Changing a cycle setting ................... 9

Changing an option .......................... 10

Canceling a cycle ............................. 10

Using the detergent dispenser ........ 10

Using the rinse agent dispenser ..... 11

Sure-Clean" water heating ............... 12

FIo-Thru" drying system ................... 13

Quiet operating tips .......................... 13

Energy saving tips ............................ 13

Tips for washing special items ....... 14

Before starting your dishwasher

1. Load the dishwasher. _,,_ _ 4. Add rinse agent, if needed See pages 15-17. I_ See pages 11 and 12.

2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely.

3. Add detergent. See pages 10 and 11.

5. Push door firmly when closing.

Latch door by pushing the door handle down.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot.

Turn off water. See page 12.

Page

Starting your dishwasher

The dishwasher will wash and dry dishes

according to the selections you make on the

control panel.

1. Push a button for the desired

option(s). See page 9 for option descriptions.

2. Turn Cycle Selection dial to the desired cycle. See page 8

for cycle descriptions.

3. Push the START button. The dishwasher will start the

cycle.

perafing YourDishwasher

Cycle selection chaff

A "o" shows what steps are in each cycle Water

Pro- Main t Time Usage

Cycle Pots/Pans

Use this cycle for

hard-to-

i clean, heavily soiled

pots, pans, and casseroles along with regular tableware.

Normal

Use this

lwith moderate Iamounts of food soil.

(The Energy Guide Label is based on

this cycle.)

cycle for

loads

Wash Rinse Wash Wash Purge Rinse Dry (minutes) (gallons)

• • • • • • 82** 9¾

• • 70** 7¾

Light/China*

Use this cycle for

washing

and drying loads with light amounts of

food soil.

Rinse Hold Use this cycle for

rinsing

partial

loads of

dishes untila full load

isaccumulated.

* Check manufacturers' recommendations before washing china and crystal. All cycles may

be used to wash and dry dishwasher-safe china and crystal.

** Time may vary based on incoming water temperature. Time may run up to 15 minutes

longer as dishwasher heats water to the appropriate temperature for best washing results.

t A small amount of water isrun through the pump to remove soil particles between the

main wash and final rinse.

58** 5¼

2¼

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What happens in each option

Energy saver wash option

This option will eliminate the water heating during the wash portionofa cycle. The ENERGY

SAVER Wash option should only be used when the water

enteringthe dishwasheris140°F (60°C) or higher.This optionmay

be used with the POTS/PANS, NORMAL, and LIGHT/CHINA cycles.

Energy saver dry option

I his option will eliminate the

the dishes to air dry naturally. Under certain conditions, you may find a few drops of water on the dishes and silverware. For best drying

results, use a rinse agent.

Adding dishes during a cycle

You can add an additional item to the dishwasher anytime before the main wash

portion of a cycle. See chart on page 8.

1. Unlatch the door to stop the cycle. Wait a

moment for the spray action to stop before opening the door.

2. Open the door and add the dishes.

3. Close the door.

4. Push down on the door handle to latch door.

5. Push the START button to restart dish- washer.

heat during the dry portion of a cycle. This option may be used with the POTS/PANS, NORMAL,

and LIGHT/CHINA cycles.

The fan of the drying system

willcontinue to operate, helping

Changing a cycle setting

You can change a setting anytime during any cycle.

1. Turn the Cycle Selection dial slowly to the drain portion of the wash or rinse.

You will hear water draining when you have advanced to the proper location.

2. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

3. Unlatch and open the door.

4. Check the detergent dispenser to be sure

it is properly filled for the new cycle.

5. Relatch the door.

6. Select the desired new cycle and

7. Push the START button.

option(s). See page 7.

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Changing an option

You can change an option anytime during a cycle. To change the selected option(s):

1. Push the OPTION RESET button.

2. Push an Option Selector button for each

desired option.

Canceling a cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.

Turn the Cycle Selection dial slowly to the drain portion of the wash or rinse.

You will hear water draining when you have advanced to the proper location.

2. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

3. Unlatch the door.

4. Advance the Cycle Selection dial to the

OFF position.

The cycle is now canceled.

Usingthe detergent dispenser

What type of detergent to use

• For best results use powdered automatic dishwasher detergent. Other detergents

are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.

• Follow manufacturer's directions when

using concentrated dishwasher detergent.

• Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash.

• Store detergent tightly closed ina cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher

detergent is necessary for best washing

results.

NOTE: Different brands of dishwasher

detergent have different amounts of phospho-

rus for softening water. If water is hard and

phosphorus content is low (6.0% or less), you may need to:

• Use more detergent. OR

• Use a brand witha higher phosphorus content (8.7%).

See phosphorus

content on

package labels

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